Abstract
miR-103 and miR-107, microRNAs hosted by pantothenate kinase genes, are proposed to regulate cellular lipid metabolism. microRNA-mediated regulation is complex, potentially affecting expression of the host gene, related enzymes within the same pathway, or apparently distinct targets. Using qRT-PCR, we demonstrate that miR-103 and miR-107 expression does not correlate with expression of host pantothenate kinase genes in mouse tissues. The miR-103/7 family thus provides an intriguing model for dissecting microRNA transcription, processing and coordinated function within host genes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 292-295 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Molecular Genetics and Metabolism |
Volume | 101 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- Intronic microRNA
- Pantothenate kinase
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Endocrinology